Salute To The General

Chapter 59 Everyone Benefits

Nathan grunted in reply whereas Penny professed gratefully, "Thank you for escorting us back.”

Penny had suggested the idea that the police escort them back since they had initially been taken

away by the police. This would show their daughter that her parents were not criminals and had not

been arrested.

Jerry quickly answered, "It's no trouble, miss."

"Papa, Mama!” Queenie called out excitedly as she sprinted towards them.

Nathan bent down to scoop his daughter into his arms. The cold look that was on his face earlier

melted to form an adoring smile. His voice was warm as he cooed, "Hello, sweetheart!"

Benson and Leah came over at a more sedate pace. Checking to make sure Nathan and Penny were

alright, they were delighted that the younger couple had returned safely. Turning to the policemen, they

warmly invited them in for some tea.

Jerry declined, "There's no need, sir, ma'am. We were only escorting Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith here

home. We need to get back to work now."

Queenie burst out, "Mister, I thought that the police only arrested bad people. Why did you take away

and Mama just

nervously as he broke out in a cold sweat. "Kid, your Papa

their help in

but we're

on Queenie's face evaporated as she threw her arms around her father's

saying proudly, "I always knew that my Papa

laughed at the little girl's antics. Jerry took this opportunity

men.

inside the house for a late dinner, chatting and laughing

in Allheaven Hotspring

Leigh, Joseph Myers, Samuel and Miles Smith were

in charge, this job is a done deal.

your men

he's in jail now, deeply regretting his

he replied, "We're good friends,

reimbursement. If Cross refuses, he'll just

prison!"

spoke up slowly, "Leigh, thirty million is letting

worry, Mr. Myers, thirty million is just the beginning.

say I want fifty million. I'll just

out of money. After that, Cross will be sent

eyes as he

"Acceptable."

"I still have some buddies in prison. When Cross gets there, I'll make sure

of him. Once he's close to breaking, we'll